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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.94, 1,747.94 and 824.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.94, 1,747.94 and 824.09 is: 1,137.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.94 : 1,747.94 = 824.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.94/1,747.94 = 824.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.94x = 1,747.94 × 824.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.94x = 1,440,447.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,447.01/1,265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.85

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